This guest post was written by Bridget O’Flannagan, a Facebook friend of Jenelle Marie’s who responded to her call for submissions asking friends, family and acquaintances for their perspectives about The STI Project and how their opinions have evolved as the website’s taken shape. A ‘Pollyanna’ I wake up in the morning happy, in part, because […]
Only Promiscuous People Contract STDs – So False
It’s STD Awareness Month! Today’s myth: ‘Only promiscuous people contract STDs’ and why that’s so false! We’re implementing The STI Project’s month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we’re as cool as E! Promoting awareness, education, and acceptance doesn’t always have to be super-serious. Really, though, these myths often perpetuate big problems, because […]
You’ll Know if You or Someone You Know Has an STD – So False
It’s STD Awareness Month! As such, we’re implementing The STI Project’s month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we’re as cool as E! Promoting awareness, education, and acceptance doesn’t always have to be super-serious. Really, though, these myths often perpetuate big problems, because they keep people from getting tested, talking to partners, […]
How STDs Held Me Back – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
Happy New Year podcast listeners! We took a couple of weeks off for the holiday season and we’re back with another installment of our Happy Hump Day Podcasts! What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast In an effort to cater to short attention spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 10 and 15 […]
My Thoughts About Finding Out My Significant Other Has an STD
This guest post was written by P. Nickle who loves someone who has an STD – The STI Project’s admin, Jenelle Marie. Gentlemen, I’m going to give it to you straight, finding out your potential girlfriend or significant other has an STD is kind of a shocker. I’m not about to try and sugar coat […]
The STI Project Has Been Nominated: Best Health Blog of 2012
The STI Project: One of the Best Health Blogs of 2012 Hi, readers! Thanks to you, The STI Project has been nominated by the editors over at Healthline as one of the Best Health Blogs of 2012. In order to make the cut, we need your vote!!! Some of you may remember their awarding us […]
Revelations, STDs, & Stigma: An Outsider’s Perspective – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
I’m getting this one online by the hair on my chinny chin chin tonight! (It’s almost midnight EST.) I’ve been so wrapped up in trying to get the book published, I’m barely able to keep up with podcasts, and posting, and comments, and puff! my ‘house’ feels like it’s blowing down. I promise, my posting […]
World AIDS Day 2013 and Beyond – What YOU Can Do Now
World AIDS Day is December 1st This year, The STI Project had the privilege of participating in multiple events to both commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS as well as celebrate the leaps and bounds achieved in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. While I was delighted to take part in those events, I was […]